The scheduled transfer from Lyon to Val Thorens is Ben's Bus, from £53 one-way, taking about 3h20. The resort is 199 km by road — about 3h20 driving.
| Road distance | 199 km |
| Typical drive | 3h20 |
| Shared / scheduled transfer | Ben's Bus |
| Price | from £53 — one-way adult, 2026/27 season (return £97.50) |
| Transfer time | 3h20 |
| By rail | Rail to Moûtiers, then Altibus line S63 — Runs all year with increased winter frequency |
Saturdays only, 12 Dec-3 Apr. The operator quotes 3h20 to 4h, so budget the upper end on a changeover day.
| Resort | Road | Drive | Bus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpe d'Huez | 152 km | 2h30 | from £37 |
| Val Thorens | 199 km | 3h20 | from £53 |
The scheduled option is Ben's Bus, from £53 one-way; driving takes about 3h20.
From £53 one-way with Ben's Bus — dynamic pricing, so early booking is cheaper and peak Saturdays cost more.
Rail to Moûtiers, then Altibus line S63 — Runs all year with increased winter frequency
Checked 18 August 2026 against bensbus.co.uk and bensbus.co.uk. Transfer prices are dynamic — the operator's booking page is the authority for your date.
Routes checked 19 August 2026 against resort and operator pages. Transfer prices are dynamic; the operator's booking page is the authority for your date.